GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), a wholly owned subsidiary of GA Telesis, has announced its intention to ramp up its engine MRO operations in 2019. With record engine slot inputs in 2018 across all engine models coupled with major commitments from existing and new...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Triumph awarded five-year contract with national carrier for component MRO work
Triumph Group was awarded a five-year contract for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work on CFM56-7B nacelle components for the 737NG aircraft operated by a US airline operator. Under the contract Triumph Product Support will service thrust reversers, fan cowls...
JetBlue to retrofit Airbus fleet with Vortex Generators
JetBlue plans to retrofit its entire Airbus fleet with noise-reducing vortex generators. Beginning in 2015, JetBlue began taking delivery of new aircraft with vortex generators already installed. JetBlue is committing to add the devices to its 138 remaining Airbus...
AAR to provide after-hours logistics and technical AOG support for Eaton Aerospace
AAR will deliver after-hours logistics and technical AOG support for Eaton Aerospace effective October 1, 2018. Under this agreement, AAR will serve as the single point of contact for all of Eaton’s commercial customers after office hours. “We are excited to showcase...
GE Aviation’s Accelerator in Washington, D.C. launches
GE Aviation has launched its Accelerator in Washington D.C., that provides an innovation space focused on using data and analytics with idea generation, incubation, and development for products and services. GE Aviation Chief Digital Officer John Mansfield officially...
Delta TechOps enters expanded Trent Service Network as Trent 1000 work begins
Rolls-Royce has welcomed Delta TechOps into its expanded service network as it begins work on its first Trent engine. Delta TechOps began operations as a Trent Authorised Maintenance Centre, with the induction of a Trent 1000 engine module. The 127,000 sq ft facility...
Southwest Airlines signs long-term agreement with Amadeus and Optym
Southwest Airlines has selected the full Amadeus Sky Suite by Optym with a 10-year agreement. The suite of five industry-first solutions gives Southwest the most comprehensive and advanced technology for all its network planning, simulation, forecasting and...
Thermoid announces a five-year contract award with Boeing Commercial Airlines
Thermoid will supply environmental ducting products for Boeing on-board ventilation on most commercial airline models. The product will be manufactured out of the Chanute, KS operation where Thermoid designs and manufactures Aeroduct aviation and ground support...
L3 Technologies unveils newly expanded multi-purpose pilot training centre
L3 Technologies has opened its expanded L3 Arlington Training Center facility in Arlington, Texas. The multi-purpose training centre provides simulation and instruction for both military and commercial pilots, as well as classroom facilities. “This facility...
ICF launches new aircraft appraisal platform Truebook
ICF, a global consulting and digital services provider, has launched Truebook, an online platform for aircraft valuation that uses proprietary appraisal methodologies to provide accurate and comprehensive assessments. Truebook integrates ICF's appraisal methodology,...
Delta flight makes emergency landing in Tokyo
A Delta Air Lines 767-300ER, flying from Shanghai to Seattle made an emergency landing in Tokyo on Sunday for an equipment check, a Delta customer service representative said. No further details were revealed.
Sabre expands Beyond NDC program, achieves IATA Level 3 NDC certification
As Sabre Corporation has expanded its Beyond NDC program by entering into strategic relationships with additional airlines and agencies including United Airlines, BCD Travel, Finnair, American Express Travel & Lifestyle Services, Singapore Airlines and Corporate...